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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 280.60 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 280.60 and 114.92 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 280.60 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/280.60 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 280.60 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 32,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,245.91/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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